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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 626.04 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 626.04 and 287.64 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 626.04 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/626.04 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 626.04 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 180,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,074.15/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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